Individual Essay (2500 words)
Write an individual essay on “ Review and application - Integrated STEM Education”. The essay is expected to comprise:
a) A literature review on the theoretical considerations in promoting integrated STEM education
b) Searching the background and the content of an integrated curriculum (local or overseas) and discuss how it is aligned with the goals and rationale for STEM education.
c) Analysis and evaluation of the strengths and limitations, and its impacts(if available) of the curriculum in achieving the goals of STEM education based on your review in (a).
d) Sharing your teaching or learning experiences about integrated STEM education.
e) Presenting your own insights into STEM education from a curriculum perspective as
supported by your experiences, drawing on your conclusion in (a-d), culminating in your own emergent philosophy of STEM education.
Individual Essay (2500 words)
Write an individual essay on “ Review and application - Integrated STEM Education”.
The essay is expected to comprise:
a) A literature review on the theoretical considerations in promoting integrated STEM education 20%
b) Compare and Contrast the STEM curriculum from three different places in a (table
form). Base on your comparison, suggest the one that is highly suitable to be applied in your school / place on how they are aligning to the goals for STEM education 20%
c) Design of a school-based STEM curriculum 20%
• Name of the Intervention (similar theme but different issues)
• Principle
• Expected Learning Outcomes with justifications – different dimensions of learning outcomes for integrated STEM education
• Activity Plan : Contents + schedules + flow of events
• Flowchart
• Assessment tools
d) Presenting your own insights into STEM education from a curriculum perspective as
supported by your experiences, drawing on your conclusion in (a-d), culminating in your own emergent philosophy of STEM education. 10%
e) Organization 10%
f) Presentation 10%
g) References 10%